Hong Kong – Asia’s World City Immigration and Customs Nationals of the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore do not require a visa to enter Hong Kong for tourism and can stay for periods varying from 7 to 180 days, depending on nationality. Import and export of dangerous drugs, arms, animals, plants, endangered species, meat and poultry is prohibited. Getting Around There are many ways to get around, whether by MTR, taxi, ferry, rail, bus or tram. A convenient way to get from the Airport to most parts of the territory is to travel on the MTR’s high-speed Airport Express. A free shuttle bus runs from Kowloon and Hong Kong stations to major hotels. Banking Normal banking hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. There are several banks in the vicinity of the Mira Hotel where ATM machines are available: Citibank - 72 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon HSBC - Basement to 1/F, 82-84 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon DBS Bank - G/F, 22-24 Cameron Road Tsim ShaTsui, Kowloon Places of Religious Services Rosary Church, a Catholic church at 125 Chatham Road South, is only a few minutes’ walk from our Conference Hotel, the Mira. Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre is opposite the Mira at 105 Nathan Road. Tsim Sha Tsui Baptist Church at 31 Cameron Road is a few steps away and you may check with the hotel concierge for services in English. Location Map of the Mira Hotel Recommended Excursions Tour Company : Gray Line (Tours that can be booked at Concierge Desk of Mira Hotel) 360 Lautau Explorer Tour Lantau Island is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island and is one of the best-loved outlying islands. With the new development of Ngong Ping Cable Car and Ngong Ping Village, the island has become a new attraction in Hong Kong. Explore Tai O, a quaint fishing village where the houses are on stilts, visit the World's tallest, outdoor seated bronze Buddha statue at the PO Lin Monastery and enjoy a great vegetarian meal there. Cost : HK$720 Standard cabin / HK$780 Crystal cabin (7 hours) Heritage Tour Hidden away among high-rise apartment towers and busy highways, the past lives on in the New Territories... a living museum shaped by the rise and development of the so-called five great clans of Hong Kong (the Tang, Hau, Pang, Liu and Man). Taking in historic sites around the New Territories, the 5-hour Heritage Tour brings to life the customs and cultures of these clans and provides a fascinating glimpse of Hong Kong's rich heritage. Cost : HK$420 Disneyland Magic Tour Since its Grand Opening in September 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland offers immersive, unique Disney experiences for all families, generations and ages to enjoy at the four themed lands: Main Street, U.S.A., the turn-of-the-20th century American Town; Fantasyland, the place where Disney stories come to life; Adventureland, where one finds mysterious and exotic jungles of Africa and Asia; Tomorrowland, an exciting world of tomorrow. Cost : HK$580 (9 hours) / $560 (6 hours) Macau Tour (Day Tour) Macau was the first and also the last European (Portuguese) colony in Asia. Today, it is a Special Administrative Region of China and an official World Heritage Site inscribed by the World Heritage Committee. In addition, Macau is also known as the Monte Carlo of the East, with many world famous casinos resorts, such as the Venetian, MGM and Wynn located in the city. Cost : HK$880 - Macau Excursion (Morning Town Ride) (Tour price includes air-conditioned sightseeing coach, guided services, round-trip ferry tickets, lunch, Macau Tower and Museum of Macau admission ticket.) Cost : HK$1000 - Macau Excursion (With Cotai Strip) (Tour price includes air-conditioned sightseeing coach, guide services, round-trip ferry tickets, lunch, Macau Tower and Museum of Macau admission tickets.) Deluxe Hong Kong Island Tour (with Dinner) This afternoon tour takes you to the best tourist spots of Hong Kong, including the Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market. You also have a chance to experience the beautiful Victoria Harbour on the Star Ferry, the oldest means of transport in Hong Kong Cost : HK$690 Ocean Park Tour You can spend a whole day and enjoy amazing marine life, nature and thrill rides in this world-acclaimed theme park, where dolphins, pandas and sea lions are found along with some of the world’s rarest animals. Cost : HK$400 Please visit www.grayline.com.hk or call (852) 2368-7111 for details of these tours and bookings. Bookings may also be made at the concierge desk of the Mira Hotel and most major hotels in Hong Kong. Hotel Recommendations for District 17 Conference, Hong Kong – 13 to 15 September 2013 Room rate Booking Hotel name Address Room type per night (HK$) deadline Remarks The Salisbury – 41 Salisbury Road Standard (1-2 persons) $1,000 31 July 2013 - Booking form available (Appendix 1) YMCA of Hong Kong Tsimshatsui - 10% service charge to be added www.ymcahk.org.hk Kowloon Standard with daily - Tax not required Hong Kong buffet breakfast for 1 $1,100 person Standard with daily buffet breakfast for 2 $1,200 persons Family suite (maximum 3 persons) add $100 per person for $1,700 daily breakfast Holiday Inn Golden Mile 50 Nathan Road Deluxe room with one $1,680 nett 29 July 2013 - Booking form available (Appendix 2) http://www.holidayinn.com/hongkong-gldn Tsimshatsui, daily buffet breakfast - Service charge included Kowloon - Hong Kong Deluxe room with two daily buffet breakfasts $1,780 nett The Mira Hotel 118 Nathan Road Standard (Room only) $1,950 Subject to - Booking form available (Appendix 3) www.themirahotel.com Tsimshatsui availability - 10% service charge to be added Kowloon - breakfast not included Hong Kong - complimentary wired / wireless Internet connectivity The Kowloon Hotel 19-21 Superior room with one $1,600 Subject to - 10% service charge to be added - email booking http://www.harbour-plaza.com/Kowloon/Index-tc.htm Nathan Road daily breakfast availability Tsimshatsui [email protected] Kowloon - Tel. No. +(852) 2929 2888 Hong Kong The Langham, Hong Kong 8 Peking Road Deluxe (Room only) $2,350 Subject to - 10% service charge to be added - email booking http://hongkong.langhamhotels.com Tsimshatsui availability Kowloon [email protected] Hong Kong - Tel. No. +(852) 2375 1133 BP International 8 Austin Road Standard room $2,100+ Subject to - 10% service charge to be added - email booking http://www.bpih.com.hk Tsimshatsui availability Kowloon [email protected] - Tel. No. + (852) 2378 7611 * Rates are for reference only. Rooms are subject to availability RESERVATION REQUEST FORM FOR ZONTA INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 17 CONFERENCE IN HONG KONG (Deadline for Reservation: 29 July, 2013) TO: Ms Candy Hui, Sales Manager – Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong TEL: (852) 2315 1233 FAX: (852) 2723 1957 E-mail: [email protected] New Reservation Amend Reservation Cancellation Guest Name : (First Name) (Surname) Arrival Date : Arrival Flight : ETA: Departure Date : Departure Flight : ETD: Special rate for Zonta International District 17 Conference on 12 – 16 September, 2013 X Deluxe room at HK$1,680.00nett per room per night including one daily buffet breakfast. X Deluxe room at HK$1,780.00nett per room per night including two daily buffet breakfasts. Your preference: Smoking Non-Smoking King-Size Bed Double-Double beds *The above rates are inclusive of 10% service charge per room per night and only applicable for bookings confirmed on or before 29 July, 2013 . Any new inquiry after the deadline will subject to hotel availability. Airport Transfer: Private Limousine at HK$600 one way / HK$1,150 round trip (4-seaters) “Door to Door” Shuttle Bus at HK$130 per person per trip * Please contact our Airport Transportation Counter “A16 / B16 ”, located at Arrival Hall (Level 5) after clearing custom. Advance booking is required for limousine transfer. Contact Information Telephone No. : Fax No. E-mail Address : Guarantee Notification The above reservation(s) are guaranteed by: Credit Card No.: (Visa / Master / AMEX / JCB / Diners) Expiry Date : / Cardholder’s Name: In the event of any cancellation made on or after 22 August, 2013 or no-show on the arrival day, one night cancellation charge will be levied. Hotel Use Only CONFIRMED (Ref. # ) BY: Date: NOT CONFIRMED Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong 50 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong tel (852) 2369 3111 Fax (852) 2369 8016 email [email protected] website www.holidayinn.com/hongkong-gldn Zonta District In-house Conference 2013 On September 13 – 16, 2013 The Mira Hong Kong RECEIVER SENDER Attention Reservations Department Name Hotel Name The Mira Hong Kong Co. Name Reservations Telephone 852-2315-5605 Tel Reservations Fax 852-2315-5280 Fax Reservations E-mail [email protected] E-mail Date Guest Name Mr / Mrs / Ms (please delete inappropriate options) Last Name: _________________________ First Name: _________________________ In order to speed up the check in process, please provide the following details in advance: Date of Birth Passport No. Contact Telephone Email Address Corresponding Address Check in Date Check out Date Arrival flight (ETA) Departure flight (ETD) No. of Room One king bed Twin bed room Bedding is subject to availability Room Rate City Room (30 sq m) at HK$1,950.00 (Room only) Courtyard Room (30 sq m) at HK$2,150.00 (Room only) Parkview Room (30 sq m) at HK$2,300.00 (Room only) Remarks: - The above room rates are subject to 10% service charge per room per night - Hotel room is subject to availability of the time of booking Benefits for hotel guests: - Daily newspaper - Use of My Mobile – mobile phone clones with your room phone - Free internet connectivity with choices of wired or wireless - Use of gym, sauna & swimming pool - Welcome amenities - Free local telephone calls Page 1/2 –Zonta District Conference 2013 Special Notes We are very pleased to announce that in support of a cleaner, healthier lifestyle, The Mira Hong Kong has officially become an entirely smoke-free hotel, as of February 9, 2011.